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Have you ever had a question and thought, "I'm sure someone knows the answer,
but how do I find that person?" With the Internet, you can not only search
websites for information, but also communicate with people you may never
meet, getting answers to obscure questions that only they may know.
Newsgroups, also referred to as forums and sometimes just groups, have been around
almost since the dawn of the Internet. They were originally developed so that scientists could post
questions (and answers) to each other. Today, newsgroups resemble bulletin boards, where people discuss subjects of mutual
interest by posting comments.
Newsgroups revolve around specific topics, such as wireless technology
or organic gardening. You can read what others have written and reply your
own thoughts.
There are literally thousands of newsgroups covering every topic imaginable--from
computers, social issues, literature and science, to recreation, entertainment,
hobbies and politics. In newsgroups you can find job postings,
business and healthcare advice, announcements about events, referrals,
political and religious discussions--even photos and music you can download.
Newsgroups provide a way to quickly communicate with people
from all over the world who share your interests, without ever having
to leave your keyboard. You can communicate with them anytime you like.
(By the way, you can read what others are posting without responding.)
The great feature of newsgroups is that anyone can participate, though
not all Internet service providers offer access to every newsgroup.
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